*-/GERMAN SPORTS/-*
~Latisha nd Alexis~

Hey how are you all today??......,,,,,ok we are going to tell you about German sports. Starting with the most popular sports of them all, which is Soccer (Fußball) Many people become addicted to soccer. They love to see their favorite team play at soccer games. The most loved team is the Bayern München. The soccer games are packed at the soccer stadium on weekends, that's when the teams play against each other. The other sports that the Germans enjoy are hiking, skiing, cycling, swimming, tennis, basketball, ice hockey, handball, rugby, and motorsports.

Many people play sports. It is believed that about 27 million people are members of some sport club. For example, The German Olympic Sports Federation, which is a popular sports group, has been around since 2006. All over Germany, there are playing fields, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and olympic training facilities. Like I said earlier, soccer is the most played sport of them all. Germany also offers opurtunities to play handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and other sports. There are about 6.3 million people who play soccer at clubs, such as The "Deutsche Fussballbund," but DFB or the German Football Federation is the biggest German sports organization ever.

They consider soccer their national sport in Germany. They have the most pride for Fußball, and they will represent it for ever. They love soccer so much, they make me want to start playing, because they always say it's so fun. In Germany, soccer has gotten them international recognization, because they are so good.

Well that is all we have to tell you, I hope that you have enjoyed and thank you for listening.














NOTES
  • Germans enjoy hiking, skiing, swimming, cycling, touring in cars, and playing tennis, among other things.
  • Soccer (Fußball) is the most popular sport, and millions of Germans have become devoted, lifelong fans to their favorite soccer club.
  • Soccer stadiums are full on weekends, as millions of spectators flock to see their favorite teams play. Bayern München is an especially popular team.
  • Germany's team traditionally participates in World Cup competitions, which it hosted in 2006. Participation in organized sports is changing because of reunification; a uniform club system is being established.
FROM:::: http://online.culturegrams.com/world/world_country_sections.php?contid=5&wmn=Europe&cid=60&cn=Germany&sname=Recreation&snid=14

Swimming is very popular and almost every town has a public Schwimmbad (swimming pool).
The Sports in Germany are regionally based and run by private organizations. Good athletes are promoted by the federal and state governments.

Ice Hockey in Germany
Football in Germany
Basketball in Germany
Bobsled in Germany
Cycling in Germany
Handball in Germany
motorsports in Germany
Rugby in Germany

FROM:::: http://www.countryreports.org/people/recreation.aspx?Countryname=Germany&countryId=91

The popularity of the Sports in Germany is evident from the fact that almost 27 million people are members of some sport club or the other.
The German Olympic Sports Federation, as the old DSB has been known since 2006 (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund, DOSB), has 16 state federations and numerous associated sports groups. Based in Frankfurt, the DOSB represents 89,000 clubs and about 27 million members (one out of three Germans!). The DOSB is the biggest indicator of just how sports-minded the Germans are. Another is the profusion of sports facilities all over Germany – playing fields, gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and even olympic training facilities. The many sports clubs all across Germany offer opportunities to play soccer, handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and other sports.

FROM::: http://www.german-way.com/sport.html

There are some 6.3 million members who play the game of soccer in such clubs. The "Deutsche Fussballbund" or DFB or the German Football Federation is actually the biggest German sports organization.
Germany soccer is a sport that has earned the nation a lot of accolades for their remarkable performances in numerous games of soccer.

http://www.germanymapxl.com/society-and-culture/soccer/
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Germans consider association football to be their national sport.

Germany soccer

is indeed their pride.